Which of the Following Cause the Aggregate Demand Curve to Slope

question 222

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cause the aggregate demand curve to slope downward and to the right?

• A) the prices of key goods
• B) the interest rate effect
• C) military expenditures of the government
• D) the demand-shock effect

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Indirect production costs that change in response to the level of production activity, such as utility costs in a manufacturing plant that vary with machine usage.

Rate Variances

The difference between the expected (standard) cost and the actual cost incurred for a rate-based expense, such as labor or materials.

Lubricants

Substances applied to surfaces to reduce friction, protect against wear, or provide lubrication, often essential in machinery and manufacturing processes.

Supplies

Items that are used in the day-to-day operations of a business, not directly part of the manufactured product but necessary for its production.